Help! After hours and hours of research, discussions, and whatnot, I have decided that it is far mor cost effective for me to sew my own wedding dress. I am still in LOVE with THEE dress, but i cannot find any patterns out there that come as close as i want it. And the gal that has the site where thee dress is at doesn't do patterns.

so after searching McCalls and Simplicity this style dress is what i found. I don't like the holes in the sleeves (looks like that is easily fixed) But it Doesn't feel *right* after those alterations.

I like the early elizabeathan times look, but without all the ruffles and do-dads. I LOVE the lace up the front look, like i am wearing my corset on the outside, sexy and naughty. I want to show cleavage, but do not want to look slutty.

So, or should i say "sew", are any of you, or significant others, into sewing and feel like helping out a bride-to-be in her delemma? where do i find more patterns? best ways of altering patterns to fit my style? oh and where in god's green earth do i find REAL IVORY BROCADE???

ps, i know this prolly should be in the advice forum, but i thought more ppl would see it here

I know this is nuts but have you looked on eBay???? I know there is a lady who has period style clothing and costumes on there. She may be able to hook you up.

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Lizz, you're going to look absolutely terrific. Hope you'll take a picture of the dress after you make it and share it with us!

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The practice of putting women on pedestals began to die out when it was discovered that they could give orders better from there.~ Betty Grable

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I know a woman who wanted a unique wedding gown and so she went to night school and had all the help she needed designing and getting it put together.

As far as fabric.....ivory colored brocade sounds right up the alley of a fabric store that is high end and caters to designers, bridal and such. Some theatre companies hold auctions of their old costumes whereas you could maybe find the style you want and take it apart for the pattern.

Lizz I hope your an experienced seamtress for if not you are taking on a huge endevour.....one that will end up with you pulling your hair out.....try a local design school/college. Surely there is a local person who is a wonderful seamstress who can take your idea and turn it into reality. There you may find someone just waiting for you to create something with tastes such as yours.

Sometimes trying to be cost effective is not possible with such an undertaking as yours. Lots of luck.